# stc (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover stc. Page: Feed: --- ## [International Economic Development Council Honors BCIC with Four 2026 Awards](https://texasborderbusiness.com/international-economic-development-council-honors-bcic-with-four-2026-awards/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) received four 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The awards recognize BCIC’s work in strategic planning, economic equity and inclusion, public reporting, and business education. The post International Economic Development Council Honors BCIC with Four 2026 Awards… ## [Mexican Consul Jesús Cano Sees Pharr’s Commercial Missions as Two-Way Road for Trade](https://texasborderbusiness.com/mexican-consul-jesus-cano-sees-pharrs-commercial-missions-as-two-way-road-for-trade/) _2026-08-21 · Roberto H. Gonzalez · Texas Border Business_ Mexican Consul Jesús Cano said commercial missions that bring producers and business representatives to the Rio Grande Valley provide direct access to the information needed to pursue cross-border trade while strengthening economic ties between Mexico and the United States. The post Mexican Consul Jesús Cano Sees Pharr’s Commercial Missions as Two-Way Road for Trade appeared first on Texas Border… ## [PSJA ISD Elementary Schools Named National ‘Bright Spots’ for Excellence in Literacy](https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-elementary-schools-named-national-bright-spots-for-excellence-in-literacy/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) congratulates Aida C. Escobar Elementary and Graciela Garcia Elementary for being named Bright Spots Top Schools, a national recognition honoring campuses that are exceeding expectations in literacy education and helping students build the foundational skills needed for lifelong success. The post PSJA ISD Elementary Schools Named National… ## [BMW of Pharr Celebrates Grand Opening and New Chapter for Bert Ogden Auto Group](https://texasborderbusiness.com/bmw-of-pharr-celebrates-grand-opening-and-new-chapter-for-bert-ogden-auto-group/) _2026-08-21 · Roberto H. Gonzalez · Texas Border Business_ Bert Ogden Auto Group officially celebrated the grand opening of BMW of Pharr on Thursday, Aug. 20, bringing together company leaders, BMW of North America representatives, City of Pharr officials, customers and employees for an evening that concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The post BMW of Pharr Celebrates Grand Opening and New Chapter for Bert Ogden Auto Group appeared first on Texas… ## [Estela Flores Honored for 40 Years of Service at South Texas VoTech](https://texasborderbusiness.com/estela-flores-honored-for-40-years-of-service-at-south-texas-votech/) _2026-08-21 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ South Texas Vocational Technical Institute honored Estela Flores for 40 years of service in vocational education during a ceremony at the STVT McAllen campus. The post Estela Flores Honored for 40 Years of Service at South Texas VoTech appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [Zacatecas Trade Mission Builds Path for Mexican Companies in Pharr](https://texasborderbusiness.com/zacatecas-trade-mission-builds-path-for-mexican-companies-in-pharr/) _2026-08-20 · Roberto H. Gonzalez · Texas Border Business_ A two-day commercial mission in Pharr brought Zacatecas business representatives together with customs, regulatory, economic development and university officials to prepare Mexican companies seeking to enter the U.S. market. The post Zacatecas Trade Mission Builds Path for Mexican Companies in Pharr appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [Cartel Cash Cleaner Sentenced to 4 Years for Multimillion-Dollar Peso Scheme](https://texasborderbusiness.com/cartel-cash-cleaner-sentenced-to-4-years-for-multimillion-dollar-peso-scheme/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ A 52-year-old Mexican national has been ordered to prison for his role in two-year, multimillion-dollar trade-based money laundering conspiracy to move drug trafficking proceeds through Texas to Mexico. The post Cartel Cash Cleaner Sentenced to 4 Years for Multimillion-Dollar Peso Scheme appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [Leah Wise Law Firm Welcomes Abraham Garcia as Chief Marketing Officer](https://texasborderbusiness.com/leah-wise-law-firm-welcomes-abraham-garcia-as-chief-marketing-officer/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ Leah Wise Law Firm has named Abraham J. Garcia as its new Chief Marketing Officer, marking a historic milestone as the firm's first male executive hire since its founding nearly ten years ago. The post Leah Wise Law Firm Welcomes Abraham Garcia as Chief Marketing Officer appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [PSJA ISD Takes the Stage to Celebrate Top Marks at 2026 Convocation](https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-takes-the-stage-to-celebrate-top-marks-at-2026-convocation/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD celebrated its historic “A” rating from the Texas Education Agency and the employees behind the achievement during a rock-inspired Staff Convocation on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Bert Ogden Arena. The post PSJA ISD Takes the Stage to Celebrate Top Marks at 2026 Convocation appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [STC Cuts College Costs with Zero-Textbook-Cost Degree Programs](https://texasborderbusiness.com/stc-cuts-college-costs-with-zero-textbook-cost-degree-programs/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ A champion for student success, South Texas College Economics faculty member Kevin Peek, Ph.D., for the last decade has dedicated his time to promoting Open Educational Resources (OER), or access to free digital textbooks and other academic material, to maintain student educational access and equality The post STC Cuts College Costs with Zero-Textbook-Cost Degree Programs appeared first on Texas… ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eaZNJWq3Ijs2) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Matteo Bocelli Coming to McAllen for Special Holiday Concert](https://texasborderbusiness.com/matteo-bocelli-coming-to-mcallen-for-special-holiday-concert/) _2026-08-20 · Roberto H. Gonzalez · Texas Border Business_ Italian singer and songwriter Matteo Bocelli will perform a special holiday concert at the McAllen Performing Arts Center on Dec. 19, bringing his blend of classical training and contemporary music to the Rio Grande Valley. The post Matteo Bocelli Coming to McAllen for Special Holiday Concert appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [Next Decade Finds the Workforce It Needs in the Rio Grande Valley](https://texasborderbusiness.com/next-decade-finds-the-workforce-it-needs-in-the-rio-grande-valley/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ Andrea Figueroa Benton, director of community relations for NextDecade, said the Rio Grande Valley has demonstrated it can provide the workforce needed for one of the region’s largest industrial projects, with more than 70% of workers at the Rio Grande LNG construction site coming from the Valley. The post Next Decade Finds the Workforce It Needs in the Rio Grande Valley appeared first on Texas… ## [Hidden Oils Prompt Texas AG Investigation Into Avocado Oil Products](https://texasborderbusiness.com/hidden-oils-prompt-texas-ag-investigation-into-avocado-oil-products/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an industry-wide investigation into companies that market and sell products that are labeled as “made with avocado oil.” This follows reports that these products may contain undisclosed seed oils or other ingredients that are not identified on their ingredient labels. The post Hidden Oils Prompt Texas AG Investigation Into Avocado Oil Products appeared first on… ## [11th Annual SPI Wahoo Classic Brings High-Stakes Offshore Fishing to South Padre Island](https://texasborderbusiness.com/11th-annual-spi-wahoo-classic-brings-high-stakes-offshore-fishing-to-south-padre-island/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ Offshore anglers will head out to the Gulf of Mexico off South Padre Island, September 11–13, for the 11th Annual SPI Wahoo Classic. The post 11th Annual SPI Wahoo Classic Brings High-Stakes Offshore Fishing to South Padre Island appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [PSJA ISD School Board Approves Competitive Pay Raises for 2026-2027](https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-school-board-approves-competitive-pay-raises-for-2026-2027/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) Board of Trustees approved a competitive compensation plan for all employees for the 2026-2027 school year during its regular School Board meeting held Monday, August 17, 2026, at the PSJA ISD Lecture Hall. The post PSJA ISD School Board Approves Competitive Pay Raises for 2026-2027 appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [PSJA ISD Earns Statewide Recognition During Governor’s Speech on Public Education](https://texasborderbusiness.com/psja-isd-earns-statewide-recognition-during-governors-speech-on-public-education/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District’s academic success received a statewide spotlight this week when Texas Governor Greg Abbott highlighted PSJA ISD while discussing teacher effectiveness and student outcomes in Texas public schools. The post PSJA ISD Earns Statewide Recognition During Governor’s Speech on Public Education appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [McAllen Launches Arts for All to Bring Broadway to Valley Students](https://texasborderbusiness.com/mcallen-launches-arts-for-all-to-bring-broadway-to-valley-students/) _2026-08-20 · Roberto H. Gonzalez · Texas Border Business_ The City of McAllen is moving forward with Arts for All, a community initiative designed to give approximately 900 to 1,000 Rio Grande Valley students each year access to live Broadway productions and opportunities to interact with touring professionals. The post McAllen Launches Arts for All to Bring Broadway to Valley Students appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [stc Bahrain appoints Khalid Alia as Chief Digital and Customer Experience Officer](https://twentyfoursevennews.com/2026/08/stc-bahrain-appoints-khalid-alia-as-chief-digital-and-customer-experience-officer/) _2026-08-20 · Mahmood Rafique · The24X7News_ Manama: stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has announced the appointment of Khalid Alia as Chief Digital and Customer Experience Officer, as part of the company’s strategy to accelerate its digital growth and deliver more seamless, customer-centric experiences. Khalid previously served as Senior Director of Consumer Marketing and Customer Experience at stc Bahrain, where he played \[…\] ## [MKF launches its first international training programme](https://twentyfoursevennews.com/2026/08/mkf-launches-its-first-international-training-programme/) _2026-08-20 · Mahmood Rafique · The24X7News_ Manama: AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF), through its Rayaat Scholarship Programme, has announced the launch of its first international training programme for students outside the Kingdom of Bahrain, in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Bahrain and Qingdao Harbour Vocational & Technical College, a leading Chinese institution specialising in applied education… ## [NBB appoints Equal Opportunities Committee to advance inclusive agenda](https://twentyfoursevennews.com/2026/08/nbb-appoints-equal-opportunities-committee-to-advance-inclusive-agenda/) _2026-08-20 · Mahmood Rafique · The24X7News_ Manama: The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has enhanced its equal opportunities governance framework through the evolution of its Equal Opportunities Committee (EOC). The newly appointed Committee and enhanced governance reflect the Bank’s proactive approach to further embedding inclusion and accessibility more extensively across its internal as well as customer-facing operations. Operating with… ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Tu16fd9uK6pX) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [Pakistan’s Islamic finance industry is set to pass $100billion by 2027: Fitch Ratings](https://twentyfoursevennews.com/2026/08/pakistans-islamic-finance-industry-is-set-to-pass-100billion-by-2027-fitch-ratings/) _2026-08-20 · Mahmood Rafique · The24X7News_ Dubai/Jakarta/Toronto: The Pakistani government’s strategy to transition its financial system towards sharia compliance is likely to drive the Islamic finance industry to surpass USD100 billion by 2027, Fitch Ratings says.Progress has been most notable in banking, where policy direction has become clearer, and regulators have stepped up oversight of the conversion and supported expansion of \[…\] ## [NBB encourages customers to use bank’s app with valuable cash prizes](https://twentyfoursevennews.com/2026/08/nbb-encourages-customers-to-use-banks-app-with-valuable-cash-prizes/) _2026-08-20 · Mahmood Rafique · The24X7News_ Manama: The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has launched its ‘Use Our App & Win’ campaign, offering eligible NBB App users the opportunity to win valuable cash prizes distributed across 12 winners. Eligible customers can participate simply by using the NBB App. Running from 1st August to 31st December 2026, eligible users will be automatically \[…\] ## [BisB awards winner of “We Write in Arabic” initiative at Youth City 2030](https://twentyfoursevennews.com/2026/08/bisb-awards-winner-of-we-write-in-arabic-initiative-at-youth-city-2030/) _2026-08-20 · admin · The24X7News_ Manama: In the presence of Ayman bin Tawfiq Almoayyed, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, and Ms. Rawya bint Najib Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, Bahrain Islamic Bank celebrated the winners of the second edition of the “We Write in Arabic” initiative during a book signing ceremony for the winning literary \[…\] ## [Mari De León Pushes Employers to Open Doors for the Valley’s Next Workforce](https://texasborderbusiness.com/mari-de-leon-pushes-employers-to-open-doors-for-the-valleys-next-workforce/) _2026-08-20 · TBB · Texas Border Business_ Maricela “Mari” De León, executive director of RGV LEAD, called on Rio Grande Valley employers to give students direct exposure to the workplace as the region prepares for expanding demand in advanced manufacturing, engineering, cybersecurity and other industries. The post Mari De León Pushes Employers to Open Doors for the Valley’s Next Workforce appeared first on Texas Border Business . ## [Zain Bahrain’s OneCX joins Text Solution Partner Program to advance AI-Powered customer support](https://twentyfoursevennews.com/2026/08/zain-bahrains-onecx-joins-text-solution-partner-program-to-advance-ai-powered-customer-support/) _2026-08-20 · Mahmood Rafique · The24X7News_ Manama: Zain Bahrain, through its dedicated customer experience portfolio OneCX, has announced a strategic partnership with Text Solutions partner, a customer service technology provider offering AI-powered omnichannel support software, with OneCX joining the Text Solution program. The partnership expands OneCX’s portfolio of advanced customer experience solutions for businesses in Bahrain.… ## [Zain Bahrain management visits Youth City 2030](https://twentyfoursevennews.com/2026/08/zain-bahrain-management-visits-youth-city-2030/) _2026-08-20 · Mahmood Rafique · The24X7News_ Manama: Zain Bahrain’s management team visited Youth City 2030 at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), joined by representatives from the Ministry of Youth Affairs. During the visit, a tour of the event was conducted, providing an opportunity to explore the programs and initiatives offered to young participants. As the main telecom partner of Youth City 2030, \[…\] ## [NBB delivers future digital banker workshops, hosts NBB Nights at Youth City 2030](https://twentyfoursevennews.com/2026/08/nbb-delivers-future-digital-banker-workshops-hosts-nbb-nights-at-youth-city-2030/) _2026-08-20 · Mahmood Rafique · The24X7News_ Manama: As part of its Platinum Sponsorship of Youth City 2030, the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) delivered a series of educational and cultural initiatives designed to broaden young people’s financial knowledge while honouring Bahrain’s heritage and showcasing emerging local talents. In line with its focus on advancing financial literacy and innovation, NBB’s Retail Digital \[…\] ## [OPA Bahrain marks the 5th anniversary in a colorful manner](https://twentyfoursevennews.com/2026/08/opa-bahrain-marks-the-5th-anniversary-in-a-colorful-manner/) _2026-08-20 · Mahmood Rafique · The24X7News_ MANAMA:OPA Bahrain, located within Royal Saray Resort, has marked the 5th anniversary with colorful events over the four days from August 5th to 8th, offering guests and visitors immersive experience of Greek food, culture, and tradition. OPA Bahrain’s dining experience is designed to transform dinner into a journey – an evening filled with vibrant dishes, \[…\]